Wireless Theatre Comedy

Normanity: Act 2

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:10:00 +0000

When wannabe rock guitarist and computer wunderkind Norman Goodman accidentally lands an IT job with a low-level City firm in London, his travails are just beginning. Tasked with designing an IT system to predict market trends, but finding himself embroiled in a Machiavellian financial scam, Norman is confronted with a life changing dilemma - who to trust, when all he holds dear is challenged in a morally bankrupt world?

Normanity: Act 1

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Lance Manley: The Case of the Caustic Cataloguer

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:29:43 +0000

The Shamus of the Stacks is back, and this time he’s met his match in the form of an attractive new cataloguer with a terrible secret. Can Lance save her from her past? Or is it curtains for the dame that stole our gumshoe’s heart?

Funny in a Small Town 70

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:31:03 +0000

Funny in a Small Town is a regular podcast from Icebox Radio Theater. The amusing denizens of Icebox Radio Theater shoot the breeze and enjoy some cut price summer beer, which may or may not be past it’s best. Episode 70 includes conversation about the deaths of Hugh Hefner and Tom Petty, supergroups entirely made up of rhythm guitarists, and the surprising level of commitment required to play the sitar. Also Star Wars minor actors. Strong language, impressions and made up words from the start.

Funny in a Small Town Episode 70

A podcast from Icebox Radio Theater

Lance Manley: The Molted Falcon

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:50:36 +0000

Lance Manley is back, and his latest title search has turned up DANGER! When an old foe offers Lance a chance to cash in on a legendary book, he takes the bate. But will Lance survive to tell the tale? Starring Caleb Silvers and Justin Kapla.

Lance Manley Library Detective; not just your average gumshoe. With a million readers in the Naked City, Lance is the man who has to keep them in line. In a tiny alcove, high above the stacks of the International Falls Public Library, a frosted glass door stands waiting for trouble. The word SECURITY is spelled out in black lettering on the glass, but you get the idea that security is the last thing you’ll find beyond the threshold. For on the other side of the glass, sitting behind a battered oak desk, is the cop of cataloguing, the dick of Dewey Decimals – Lance Manley, Library Detective.

Lance Manley: The Molted Falcon.

Written and Directed by Jeffrey Adams

Starring:

Caleb Silvers as Lance Manley
Jeffrey Adams as Doghouse Riley
Justin Kapla as Cyrus Amazon

Characters created by Caleb Silvers and the Funny in a Small Town Crew with inspiration by Thomas A. Perkins IV.
Songs included “Fast Talkin”, “Hot Pursuit”, “Walking Along” and “Hard Boiled” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Programming on the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

More detective audio comedies

Lance Manley: The Case of the White-Out Wacko

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:26:54 +0000

Lance must solve the case of book defacement or lose his job! Recorded live, over the air during ‘Bundled Up LIVE’ broadcast event on Feb 26th, 2021.

Lance Manley: The Case of the White-Out Wacko.

Written and Directed by Jeffrey Adams

Starring:

Caleb Silvers as Lance Manley
Diane Adams as Effie Standish
Jeffrey Adams as Doghouse Riley and Announcer

Written, Directed & Sound Effects by
Jeffrey Adams

Characters created by Caleb Silvers and the Funny in a Small Town Crew with inspiration by Thomas A. Perkins IV.
Songs included “Dances and Dames”, “Faster Does It”, “Covert Affair” , “Hard Boiled” and “I Knew a Guy” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

More detective audio comedies

Lance Manley Library Detective

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:01:32 +0000

Lance Manley Library Detective; not just your average gumshoe. With a million readers in the naked city, Lance is the man who has to keep them in line. In a tiny alcove, high above the stacks of the International Falls Public Library, a frosted glass door stands waiting for trouble. the word SECURITY is spelled out in black lettering on the glass, but you get the idea that security is the last thing you'll find beyond the threshold. For on the other side of the glass, sitting behind a battered oak desk, is the cop of cataloguing, the dick of Dewey Decimals, Lance Manley, Library Detective.

The History of England

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:46:23 +0000

A musical comedy about early English history. Join Professor Thorney Buckshaft and the writer and performance artist known only as The Angler as they take you on a journey through England's foundation, from the Roman Invasion of 43 to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. With songs.

We Are The BBC

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 02 May 2020 18:00:30 +0000

Follow-up to the hugely popular We Are Not The BBC, featuring Nicholas Parsons and Stephen Fry. Will Rob Sterling Davies get away with stealing his BAFTA winning script, or will Stephen Fry save the day?

We Are Not The BBC

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 02 May 2020 17:37:07 +0000

In a sleepy suburb of Swansea, an Am-Dram group attempt a Mike Leigh-inspired radio play with the help of visiting celebrity Christopher Timothy, playing himself.

The School Run

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 02 May 2020 16:57:38 +0000

Audio comedy sketch show featuring the tiger mums, tutors and toffs of the more-money-than-sense Upper Maidensreare pre-prep school. Comedy sketch show ‘The School Run', starring Rachel Atkins of The Archers and Chernobyl.

Trench Kiss

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:03:11 +0000

On holiday in Flanders, Sally is confronted by Jasper, a time traveller from 1916

The Youth of Old Age

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 02 May 2020 14:21:41 +0000

Wickedly acerbic new writing ‘The Youth Of Old Age’ shows Prunella Scales at her ‘dragon tongued’ best as the matriarch, determined her heir should not marry ‘out of sorts’. Created by award winning writer Stuart Price.

The Importance of Shoes

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 02 May 2020 14:19:34 +0000

The Importance of shoes is a comedy written by James Johnson and directed by Jenny Runacre. Shoe addicts, collectors, sellers and naysayers feature in this Belfast based story of shoes. Stars Jack Bowman, Hayley Doherty Sinead Beary and Daniel Rodriguez.

The Fun Tom Menace

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 02 May 2020 13:20:16 +0000

The Fun Tom Menace explores what happens to a budding new comedy group when they get infiltrated by an annoying Australian and his crazy Russian agent. From London to Trinidad to deep space, this is an adventure that spans the entire universe (including South Petherton). A unique, baffling, comic musical extravaganza that will mess with your mind and also mess with your mind.

Includes strong language.

The Fun Tom Menace – Musical Sketch Comedy

“These guys are the Southpark of Radio Drama” Radio Drama Revival

Starring: Andrew Irvine, Gareth Davies, Nick Von Schlippe, Phil Leamon

Written By : No Cause For A Llama

Edited By : Joe Siddons

Music By : No Cause For A Llama

The Oxy Show

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 02 May 2020 13:13:50 +0000

The Oxy Show is the exciting sketch show that answers the question 'Why are there not more plays about silt?' Sketch comedy from Julian England, Kevin P O'Sullivan, Anna Cose-Arman and Laura Forbes

The Dating Game

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 02 May 2020 12:54:41 +0000

The Dating Game. Are you dating? Ever wonder why those endless dates just never work out? Maybe this short dating comedy sketch show might just ring true.

The Mighty Carlins

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:58:18 +0000

On the anniversary of his wife’s death, Leo Carlin and his two sons come together for their traditional night of sharing the good and not so good memories of the dearly departed Mrs Carlin. Beers are drunk. Plans are hatched. Secrets are revealed. The Mighty Carlins is a black comedy that celebrates a family at its worst. Shane Rimmer stars. Offensive Language and Adult Themes.

The Llamabury Tales

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:52:25 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to know the true origins of the comedy group ‘No Cause For A Llama’, or the real story of how the West was won by a Welshman, or the genesis of the world’s most famous boy band, or the unspeakable actual-ness concerning the dark side of chess? Then DON’T download ‘The Llamabury Tales’ ‘cause it’s a pack of lies!

Fans of Flight of the Conchords will love this.

If you loved The Llamabury Tales, which we know you did, why not download THE DONKEY HOTROD STORY?

The Llamabury Tales by No Cause for a Llama

Starring: Andrew Irvine, Phil Leamon, Nick von Schlippe, Gareth Davies

Written By: NO CAUSE FOR A LLAMA

Edited By: Andrew Irvine

Directed By: Andrew Irvine

Music By: Andrew Irvine

Lyrics By: Andrew Irvine, Gareth Davies, Nick von Schlippe & Phil Leamon

The St Valentine's Day Murder

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:42:07 +0000

The St Valentine's Day Murder explores the happenings at the 'Running out of Fish' Valentine's Day speed dating event. Events take an unromantic turn when one of the members of a dating site is murdered. Can detective Jean-Pierre LePoulet solve the murder? What dark secrets are the speed daters hiding? Is anyone really who they seem to be?

The Donkey Hotrod Story

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:18:13 +0000

The Donkey Hotrod Story – Musical Comedy Docu-spoof. This week on Pop Obituaries we take a look back at the electro-pop pioneers ‘Donkey Hotrod’. From their humble beginnings in a London pub/salad bar/fruit outlet, to their recent chart revival and eventual catastrophic end, Pop Obituaries examine the 35-year career of Don Key and Hot Rod. Come back with us and re-live all their greatest hits including, ‘I’m In Love With A Cyborg’, ‘It’s The 80’s’ and ‘Future Earth 2010AD’. Pop Obituaries, we keep the music alive even if the band isn’t!

The Donkey Hotrod Story by No Cause for a Llama

Starring : Andrew Irvine, Nick Von Schlippe, Phil Leamon and Gareth Davies

Written By: No Cause For A Llama, creators of Llamageddon, Stream and The Llamabury Tales.

Edited By: Andrew Irvine

Directed By: No Cause For A Llama

Music By: Andrew Irvine, with lyrics written by Andrew Irvine & Nick Von Schlippe

The Trial of Sherlock Holmes

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:11:05 +0000

Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest consulting detective, is on trial for his life! Trapped in a nightmarish court room and charged with endangering the public and his friends, Holmes is forced to relive some of his most bizarre cases with only Doctor Watson to aid his defence. Gasp at the Adventure of the Lizard’s Hands! Work your brain into a frenzy of confusion as our heroes uncover the mystery of a dead man found in the middle of Regent Street! Steady your nerves as you bear witness to some snakes…. On a train! Is all this evidence enough to satisfy a mysterious judge with a vendetta against our hero?A comedy adventure from the writers of our popular audio comedy – Sherlock Holmes Strikes Back!

Stage Fright

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:56:30 +0000

Stage Fright. A savagely funny satire on celebrity and theatre that garnered 5 star reviews at its world premiere. Stage Fright charts the struggle for supremacy between three actors appearing in a play together; old friends Peter and Charles, and Geraldine, the young and vulnerable actress they have befriended. As opening night approaches, it becomes apparent that Geraldine is not who she appears to be, and the friends must fight to salvage their pride, their identity and their reputations in this thought-provoking tragicomedy. Abi Titmuss/Abigail Evelyn stars.

Sherlock Holmes Strikes Back

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:44:57 +0000

Sherlock Holmes audio comedy. Wireless Theatre resurrected the world’s greatest detective partnership to investigate once more in this fast paced and funny adventure. The sound of hooves on cobbles…The choke of fog on the air…The taste of fear, more bitter than any almond…Who can save the British Empire of Great Britain in its hour of need? Written by and starring Peter Davis and Matthew Woodcock, this detective comedy has enjoyed enduring popularity with listeners.

Spook Squad

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:38:30 +0000

Spook Squad. A mismatched bunch of oddballs, geeks and a borderline-psychotic TV presenter venture to a haunted inn in Somerset to record the first ever episode of ‘Spook Squad’ – a ground breaking TV show investigating the supernatural and the bizarre.

Stream

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:20:13 +0000

Stream! Ladies and gentlemen of the planet Earth. Do not panic. This is a pig alert! THE PIGS ARE LOOSE!! STREAM: The new radio musical by ‘No Cause For A Llama’ takes you on a dizzying, death-defying adventure! MEET Cutthroat Jack the Buttockless Pirate. MEET Captain Diablo the Diabetic Space Adventurer. MEET Rodney and his goddamn rocket! If you believe your auntie can fly, the Devil chats on local radio and ducks are cleverer than anyone previously thought, then STREAM is for you!

When you hear the alarm, lock your windows, secure the doors, bolt your children because… THIS IS A FULL SCALE PIG ALERT!!

Stream by No Cause for a Llama

Starring: Andrew Irvine, Philip Leamon, Gareth Davies

Written By: No Cause For A Llama

Edited By: Andrew Irvine

Directed By: Andrew Irvine

Music By: Andrew Irvine

Contains some mild bad language.

Radio Hoo Hah

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:52:58 +0000

Radio Hoo Hah. Audio sketch show. A Radio Four spoof from Mackenzie & McGuire. Described as French and Saunders for the facebook generation. On Radio Hoo Hah today: In My Mind delves into the thoughts of Leonora Velvety Constable-Wheeler, and her passion for Pugs, Shakespeare and taking her clothes off when she totally doesn’t realise. Popular soap opera The Burgers has a few surprises in store this week when Mrs White slips on some conditioner in the hairdressers, and What’s New has an exclusive look into Dorothy Ahlwhala’s latest novel “Raspberry Ripple, Iron Hoof”.

Plus One

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:35:10 +0000

Plus One – Awkward Romantic Comedy

Plus One. Scooter, a 30 year old computer programmer, has recently received an invitation to a friends wedding. He really needs to find a date! Through a series of awkward and funny phone calls to the various women in his life, Scooter comes to terms with his life and what might actually make him happy. ‘Plus One’ is a Write Bites collaboration between The Actor’s Guild of Great Britain and Wireless Theatre.

With; Tom Ward-Thomas as Scooter, Helen Johns as Stephanie, Abby Leamon as Zoey, Tina Harris as Jessica, Majorie Hayward as Scooter’s Mum.

Comedy Radio Play

Engineered by Joe Richardson at Nomadic Studios, London.

Post-Production, editing and sound design was by Tshari King. It was directed by Jack Bowman.

Contains strong language and adult themes.

Open Spots

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:59:32 +0000

They say that stand up is the new Rock’n’Roll, but it’s not so cool getting to the top. A comedy about comedy, Open Spots was recorded live for a full house at The Pleasance Theatre.

Painted Blind

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:58:52 +0000

Few things are as invigorating as a gin and tonic with ice and a slice, don’t you agree? Mind you, I’ve never been to Lourdes or white water rafting. That Strongbow was a mistake though. A definite mistake. These hot tears tumble from eyes who see all and yet see not, wings spread, I soar through the memory, our joining, our lot. An alternative Valentine's Day story from Adam Elms.

No Cause for Alarm

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:40:17 +0000

No Cause For Alarm is a silly play.

It has no comment to make about the human condition, love in the 21st century or Donald Trump.

Starring : James Ash, Michael Good, Ceri Gifford, Jennifer McFarlane, Gareth Rubin, Tim Smith, Trevor Cuthbertson, Jack Bowman and Neil Frost.

No Cause For Alarm

Written By: Gareth Rubin

Directed By: Mariele Runacre-Temple

Edited By : Lester Barry

Pig in Boots - Alternative Pantomime by Richard O'Brien

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:28:21 +0000

Comedy. Pig In Boots is a quirky, non-formulaic audio pantomime written by Richard O'Brien. Alternative pantomime from the creator of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Not Tonight Caligula - Part Two

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:27:55 +0000

A laugh out loud adventure in the Roman court of Caligula

Not Tonight Caligula - Part One

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:25:07 +0000

A laugh out loud adventure in the Roman court of Caligula. Madness and mischief ensues in a never before seen or heard production, written by National Treasures Ray Galton (Steptoe & Son, Hancock’s Half Hour) and John Antrobus (Comedy Playwright), originally written for Frankie Howerd.

Llamageddon Part Two

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:21:08 +0000

Llamageddon Part Two – The Alpacalyptic Conclusion

Gonad Saffron, having failed to answer God’s general knowledge question correctly has doomed the world to a fiery end. (He really should have chosen snooker.) In an attempt to save the planet, the Llamas have journeyed to ‘Sideways Earth’. Will they manage to re-forge the spare ‘Anklet of Power’ in Arnold’s Volcano? Will they evade the Devil who is determined to stop them? Will Blake the Stalker get to sing a song? And will any of it have any bearing on God’s decision to destroy the world (mostly out of boredom)?

Llamageddon Part Two – The Alpacalyptic Conclusion

Starring : Andrew Irvine, Gareth Davies, Phil Leamon, Blake Scott, Robert Blackwood, Nick von Schlippe

“These guys are the ‘South Park’ of radio drama as far as I’m concerned!”
Radio Drama Revival

Download PART ONE first

Written By: No Cause For A Llama

Edited By: Andrew Irvine

Directed By: Andrew Irvine

Music By: Andrew Irvine

Mr Ten Days

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:02:34 +0000

Comedy. Andy never has relationships longer than ten days, then he meets Emma, trainee marriage counsellor. Do opposites ever attract? Can the man who never dates, date? And how does the psychologist get together with someone who declares psychology to be the dark art? Written by Jon Baker.

Mum and Dad to be

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:49:25 +0000

Mum and Dad to be is a heart warming, and accurately amusing play about first time parents and how their world changes whilst preparing for the pitter patter of tiny feet! Written by Karen Bartholomew. Contains some mild bad language.

Mince Pie Murder - A Christmas Audio Comedy

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:48:48 +0000

Christmas themed comedy. The Grobbenthwaites aren't bothered when wealthy aunt Myrtle gets bymped off with a poisoned mince pie. Things soon get out of hand when Aunt Myrtle returns as a ghost to solve her own murder case.

Llamageddon - Part One

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:20:29 +0000

Musical Comedy from the team described as 'the South Park of Radio Drama' Llamageddon - Part One. The World is Broken… Unfortunately, someone thought these idiots could help. “Hear this, I have little time left and my old, frail breath is leaving me at last. It is the end of days, the end of this fragile time: judgment day. It is the time where people must pay for their actions and the sin of us all will be held to account. It will be a terrible time: a time of fire; a time of demons; of beings so monstrous they have long slumbered silently beneath green fields for countless eons until thought only something of awful legend…

Leaves in Autumn

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:25:56 +0000

Iris hadn’t clapped eyes on Jerry, the eighteen year old boy who’d swept her off her feet in 1966 for forty-three years – until a chance meeting at a funeral. Both are now widowed, but will the course of Autumnal love run smooth? Gentle comedy drama starring Josephine Tewson (Keeping up Appearances), Hazel Douglas (Harry Potter) and Hugh Walters (Doctor Who).

Ladies

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:17:34 +0000

Comedy. Ladies was inspired by the very real and very fraught campaign at the turn of the 20th Century to build a ladies’ loo just outside Camden Town tube. Restricted toilet facilities for women were causing social, political and economic problems. Starring Alison Steadman and Rachel Atkins, and recorded live, this is an enjoyable fictionalised account of the real battle for a ladies' loo in London.

In the Meantime - Part Two

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 06:54:35 +0000

More audio comedy sketches from Nicholas Parsons' favourite comedy troop

In The Meantime - Part One

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 06:48:20 +0000

Welcome to the world of ‘In the Meantime…’ Audio comedy sketches that aren’t wacky, kooky or zany but really are quite amusing. Go on, amuse yourself. Enter their domain…. Go on, do it. Do it damn you! Audio comedy sketches from Nicholas Parsons' favourite comedy troop. "Great Sketches, Beautifully Executed" - Tim Vine.

Gullibility Factor

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 21:28:43 +0000

Peter Yates’s original, quirky and highly comic take on our Gullible Society. This production ran as a successful stage show for two weeks at The Edinburgh Festival 2008.

Devon Girl

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:53:05 +0000

Devon Girl is a light hearted look at farming with a fair sprinkling of colourful locals. Audio comedy written by Zalie Burrow and directed by multi-award winning BBC producer Cherry Cookson.

Galaxicabs

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:34:24 +0000

Galaxicabs is set in the year 2168. Galaxicab 3, an interstellar taxi, is on route to pick up Ms Tender Parcels, the most famous singer in the galaxy and her frisky bitey dog. Crewed by a Captain, his co-pilot and a galactic stewardess with three arms. Let’s hope there isn’t a psychopathic serial killer on the loose… Music, Comedy, Romance, Sci-fi, and a murder mystery, all in one.

Davis and McQuillan

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:23:58 +0000

Davis and McQuillan welcome you to the tale of Hoight Flagrin and Jack Else, two musical forces destined for great things. Just not necessarily together… Do you want to find out more? Yes. Yes you do. Described as 'The Mighty Boosh but even funnier'

Diary of a Madman

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:25:20 +0000

The Diary of a Madman. Set in St Petersburg at the time of the Czar, Gogol’s black comedy sees the clerk Poprishchin sharpening endless quills for his boss while fantasising wildly about the boss’s daughter. In the insane bureaucratic hierarchy of 19th century Russia, rung after rung stretches above and minion after minion competes below with our poor protagonist whose life is empty of everything but obsessive work and ambition.

Cormorant

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 16:23:57 +0000

Unworldly John and injured sailor, McKinney wash up on an uninhabited island, the only survivors of a terrifying shipwreck. When the pair is finally rescued John isolates himself in an anonymous bed-sit owned by the grotesque Mrs Paskins. Haunted by the sounds of the island, he shies away from human contact communing only with the disturbing voices in his dreams. A strange, funny and touching story about finding friendship in the most unlikely places.

Chocolate Orange Biscuits

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:56:58 +0000

Lisa Parry Plays. A collection from radio comedies from playwright Lisa Parry. Includes from Brum to Manhattan, Hot Chocolate and Therapy and Throwing Oranges to the Ducks. Lisa Parry's plays have been widely staged in the UK and USA to great critical acclaim.

Cross Party

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:48:50 +0000

The debut radio play from Carolyn Harris and Parliamentary Member for Glasgow South Tom Harris. It’s a hilarious comedy about the political machinations in and around the formation of the Coalition – focusing on Member of Parliament Geoff Henderson, whose domestic arrangements are thrown into severe disarray when his wife Louise decides to stand for parliament. Carolyn and Tom write about Parliamentary life with authenticity and honesty, this is a ‘must listen’ play for fans of political comedy!

Bert and Dave's Big Break

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:27:33 +0000

Bert and Dave always wanted to be famous. They always wanted people to admire them. They always wanted to make a difference and challenge people. They still do… ‘Bert and Dave’s Big Break’ is a black comedy that wonders where reality TV is going and what extent people will go to to realise their dreams. CONTAINS SOME BAD LANGUAGE

Ariadne and Leonora

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 14:06:14 +0000

Ariadne and Leonora. Meet Leonora, the mentally abusive Australian life coach and Ariadne, the Greek Footballers wife who tells us about her bitchy life as a WAG – recently seen in the smash hit show WAG The Musical! Written and performed by Alyssa Kyria

A Tale Told By An Idiot

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 14:01:34 +0000

A Tale Told by an Idiot combines detective noir with Shakespeare's Macbeth, with a healthy dash of comedy. When the King of Scotland gets his ticket punched it’s up to fictional detective Justin Thyme to find out who his travel agent was...

Apocalypse Slough - Silly Audio Comedy

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:47:22 +0000

Silly audio comedy exposing the dangers of post-apocalyptic world orders led by Dr Karl Kennedy from Neighbours and Tywin Lannister from Game of Thrones. Recorded live at the Edinburgh Festival.

A Funny Old Business

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:45:57 +0000

Short radio comedy. Join an eclectic group of enthusiastic comedy students, and a Dalek, as they seek out their funny bones and duck the punch lines at Robert Mugabe University (Formerly Hackney Polytechnic for the Academically Less Gifted). starring Richard Rycroft (Game of Thrones)

Adam and Eve and Eric - Audio Comedy Edinburgh Festival

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:39:44 +0000

The unexpected outcome when upset Eric met irate Eve was then to define relationships for all time. Audio Comedy presented at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Adolf Hitler vs Henry Ford

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:28:47 +0000

A (sort of) true account of when Henry Ford met Adolf Hitler in a nightclub and formed an unlikely friendship…. Recorded live at the Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh

Amelie's Party

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:47:21 +0000

Recorded in front of a live audience at The Lost Theatre. Amelie’s Party was written, produced and performed in just 36 hours. 9 actors, 1 director, a sound and tech crew and a beat-boxer met on Friday morning and by Saturday night they performed a completed live recording with visuals. This is that play. With a nod to the king of improvisation, Mike Leigh, we affectionately named our piece Amelie’s Party – please enjoy.

Burke and Hare Part Two

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:32:17 +0000

The story of the infamous 19th Century Scottish Grave-robbers who weren’t Scottish and didn’t rob graves.

Burke and Hare Part One

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:25:47 +0000

Burke and Hare. This is the story of the infamous 19th Century Scottish Grave-robbers who weren’t Scottish and didn’t rob graves. They were actually Irish and as robbing graves to supply the needs of Edinburgh’s anatomists proved to be rather hard work, they just took to murdering people – usually their neighbours – for profit. In collaboration with their common-law wives they set about supplying corpses for Dr John Knox, an eminent Scottish surgeon, with considerable enthusiasm and gusto. The play follows their business exploits from small beginnings, through their days of peak output to the final reckoning – set against a world that is becoming recognisably modern. Black Comedy. Offensive Language.

Space Ladz

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:26:59 +0000

Audio Comedy Sci-Fi. A light hearted sci-fi comedy recorded with a live audience at London's Lost Theatre. Three Earthmen face the morning after a stag do on an alien pleasure planet.

Gino Ginelli - 3 - Gino Lives

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:50:37 +0000

It looks like Charles and Ollie are finally going home if their mother played by Linda Robson gets her way.

Gino Ginelli - 2 - Gino Ginelli's Still Dead

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:31:59 +0000

Charles and Ollie are still in Swanborough and their father, Gino, is still dead.

Gino Ginelli - 1 - Gino Ginelli is Dead

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:50:00 +0000

Gino Ginelli's Dead. Charles and Ollie Ginelli haven’t seen their father for over twenty years, when out of the blue they discover he has passed away and they must go to their childhood home-town of Swanborough on sea to organise his funeral. What begins as an unfortunate family accident mounts into a disaster of unparalleled proportions for the two brothers as they encounter the strange, the incompetent and the the unusual during the ceremony and remember why they were so glad they left in the first place.

Purdy and Chase Episode 4

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:44:22 +0000

Pen and Daisy are beginning to show signs of competence.

Purdy and Chase Episode 3

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:37:37 +0000

Pen is finally on a date with Izzy (when she’s not in the loo).

Purdy and Chase Episode 2

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:29:49 +0000

Private investigating duo and best friends Pen Purdy and Daisy Chase are mystery shoppers at The Shingle Hotel

Purdy and Chase Episode 1

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:28:16 +0000

A 4 part sitcom from the extremely funny pen of Dawn Crumpler. Novice private investigators and best friends, Pen Purdy and Daisy Chase negotiate a heady mix of insurance fraud and mystery shopping in small town Wexton. Will they find their feet in their new venture, and lay some ghosts to rest along the way? Reviewers have recommended this very funny sitcom to fans of John Finnemore and Cabin Pressure.

Window of Opportunity

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:14:00 +0000

Window of Opportunity. New writing competition winner. Three strangers become fixated and entranced by something they see. What is it? Why have they stopped to investigate? Will they agree on what to do? Can they collaborate or will personality traits get in the way? This light audio comedy explores themes of inertia, inaction, indecision , procrastination and delusion. By New Writing Competition winner Dermot Dolan.

Drayton Trench - Episode 6 [Audio Comedy]

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Our heroes have escaped the clutches of the Countess, but Nathaniel Swan has gone to Rome to complete his malevolent master plan – to raise the spirit of Julius Caesar from the dead! Drayton is hot on his tracks – but can ...

Drayton Trench - Episode 5 [Audio Comedy]

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000

In pursuit of the fiendish Nathaniel Swan, our heroes have travelled to Transylvania and accepted the hospitality of the Countess. But Sir Percy has been bitten by a werewolf and there’s a full moon out tonight! Alice Osmanski as Drayton ...

Drayton Trench - Episode 4 [Audio Comedy]

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Jason Davis is an ordinary man whose uncle – Sir Percy Price, archaeologist and disgraced character actor – had been kidnapped in a most extraordinary crime. Fortunately, detective Drayton Trench and her secretary Marjorie were cheap, ...

Drayton Trench - Episode 3 [Audio Comedy]

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Drayton has tracked kidnapped archaeologist Sir Percy Price to the Hotel Addison, but an encounter with the sadistic Violet Darkbloom has left her spinning – in the downstairs washing machine! Recorded Live at London’s Museum of ...

Drayton Trench - Episode 2 [Audio Comedy]

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Renowned archaeologist Sir Percy Price has been kidnapped and Drayton Trench is on the case! But danger strikes as she finds herself looking down the barrel of a gun! Written by David k barnes (Wooden Overcoats) Recorded live at London’s Museum of Comedy

Drayton Trench - Episode 1 [Audio Comedy]

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:31:44 +0000

Drayton Trench - GREAT CEASAR'S GHOST by David K. Barnes Jason Davis is an ordinary man who’s just witnessed an extraordinary crime. Alone and afraid, and with only one pair of trousers, he needs the help of London’s very best detective... Join us for episode one of our six-part comedy series from David K Barnes (writer of Wooden Overcoats)

A Brief History Of The Pekka and Strangebone Talent Agency [Audio Comedy]

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:31:06 +0000

A brief history of the Pekka and Strangebone Talent Agency, which dates back as far as the middle agencies.

Read by the ever unusual Fred Strangebone.

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The Chief

Wireless Theatre Ltd — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:00:25 +0000

The most important character in Downing Street is not the PM but the cat. In this audio comedy starring Nigel Planer, Oscar, the wonderfully indiscreet Downing Street cat, reveals all.